Corn is a sacred food for all indigenous tribes of Arizona, including the Tohono O'odham, Yoemi, Navaho and Hopi. Many of the original varieties of corn were lost since the time of colonization, but a handful of farmers and organizations are carrying on these traditions and creating a variety of memorable ancient and modern foods from blue, yellow and red flour-making maize. Capri's learns how seeds are saved, visits a garden of living history that captures pre and post contact plants of the region and helps make blue corn cakes.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 108
Sun, Jun 2 | 9:30 A.M. | Corn In Arizona NHPBS (11.1) |
AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat.
In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America.
From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.
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